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Bistro Union, London,

Bistro Union

4.7 (1020)
£26 to £40
British
40 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9NG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located at 40 Abbeville Road in the centre of Abbeville Village, Bistro Union is owned and run by the team behind Trinity, Clapham Old Town.
A British neighbourhood Bistro where the menu is made up of British Classics; changing seasonally to reflect the best of our indigenous ingredients.

We welcome reservations, for Lunch or Dinner, please call us if the time you want is not available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adam Byatt
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro Union is available for private hire and we are happy to put together a bespoke package to suit you, please contact us for more information eat@bistrounion.co.uk
  • Neighborhood
    Clapham
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available on Abbeville Road and surrounding side streets. Beware of resident parking signs.
  • Public transit
    Underground: Clapham Common TubeClapham South Tube
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

  • sunday supper club - 20th july

    £28.00 per person

    Jul 20, 2025 only
    every sunday evening at bistro union we host our sunday supper club. this is a set menu of 3 courses for £28. we also offer free corkage if you purchase a bottle from our lovely neighbours bottle apostle (max. 2 bottles per table). this week's menu: 20th july snacks on arrival ~ roast sutton hoo chicken, panzanella salad ~ strawberries and cream £28 per person (children's menu available on the day at £20, please notify us if you require additional space for children to be seated)
    sunday supper club - 20th july Photo
  • sunday supper club - 27th july

    £28.00 per person

    Jul 27, 2025 only
    every sunday evening at bistro union we host our sunday supper club. this is a set menu of 3 courses for £28. we also offer free corkage if you purchase a bottle from our lovely neighbours bottle apostle (max. 2 bottles per table). this week's menu: 27th july snacks on arrival ~ lobster mac n’ cheese ~ raspberry ripple sundae £28 per person (children's menu available on the day at £20, please notify us if you require additional space for children to be seated)
    sunday supper club - 27th july Photo
  • Chef Series - July 29th - Jack and Ciaran

    £50.00 per person

    Jul 29, 2025 only
    Once a month, members of our team pair up to create their very own restaurant for one night. Our team design, prep and cook their own menus, and curate a wine pairing to go with it! Over the years we have watched our staff grow into restaurant owners, head chefs, and more... This is the time to see their talent up close. 29th July: Hosted by Jack Reilly - Waiter at Upstairs and Ciaran Murray - Demi Chef de Partie at Trinity Menu coming soon!

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What 1,020 people are saying

Bistro Union reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Neighborhood gem

  • South West London

    Neighborhood gem

  • South West London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Union, near Clapham Common, delivers "excellent food" and "friendly service" in a relaxed atmosphere. Guests rave about the "welcoming and knowledgeable" staff, standout dishes like skate wing and Sunday Supper Club, and the "perfect" ambience. The menu is confident and well-balanced, perfect for special occasions or casual dining.
1,020 Reviews
  1. Jane

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. Please upgrade your women’s toilets they are sub standard and unpleasant to use, this lets the overall experience down.

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  2. Declan VIP

    London23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great value Sunday Supper Club with an excellent set menu and the bonus of free corkage if you bought your wine from the independent merchant across the street. We were celebrating an anniversary, and a nice card was on the table on arrival. Food was excellent. Service friendly. The only slightly jarring element was the music, which didn't fit the rest of the ambience, and I suspect was for the benefit of the staff rather than the clients. Jazz would have been better imo. Other than that, 5* all round.

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  3. emily

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious lunch, every mouthful delicious excellent service from very charming staff. Highly recommend.

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  4. David

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and really well looked after as usual. Thanks guys!

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  5. David

    Warwickshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to one of the chef series events at Bistro Union. Was incredible food and great service. Can highly recommend

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  6. Ed

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Bistro Union was exquisite and the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. My two older teens had roasts, one chicken supreme and one beef sirloin, which they described as the best they’d ever had at a restaurant. I had pan fried trout with radishes, peas, lettuce and beans which was perfect. We started with two small plates and finished by sharing the chocolate and lavender delice. I’d not been to the restaurant since pre pandemic, it was good then, now it’s very very good. Thank you!

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  7. Matt VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special mention to our host Andy, consummate professional and thoroughly nice chap.

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  8. Richard VIP

    London133 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro Union is just a short walk from Clapham Common and always excels when it comes to service.

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  9. John

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and cocktails. Friendly staff. Good location.

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  10. Richard VIP

    London133 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had dinner at Bistro Union last night and, as ever, it didn’t disappoint. The food was wonderful—fresh, well-balanced, and full of flavour. It’s the kind of menu that’s confident without trying too hard. The skate wing to share was amazing! Thanks again to Liena who brings such warmth and care to the experience—genuinely welcoming, attentive without being intrusive, and always with a lovely energy that makes you feel looked after. We will see you again soon.

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FAQs

Bistro Union is rated 4.7 stars by 1020 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South West London
  5. Clapham

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bistro Union

40 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9NG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Clapham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking is available on Abbeville Road and surrounding side streets. Beware of resident parking signs.
  • Public transit
    Underground: Clapham Common TubeClapham South Tube
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Byatt
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Bistro Union is available for private hire and we are happy to put together a bespoke package to suit you, please contact us for more information eat@bistrounion.co.uk
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